Two arrested for growing marijuana in Wynantskill

WYNANTSKILL>> North Greenbush police have arrested two people for growing marijuana at their home.

Sandra J. Kippert, 51 and Garth A. Pivoda, 50, were arrested for violating public health law 3382, a misdemeanor, after police executed a search warrant early Friday morning. Nine marijuana plants were found growing in the back yard garden at the residence.

Kippert was also charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.

“Additional charges are likely pending the overall weight of the marijuana, after it appropriately dries,” said Chief Robert Durivage. Both Kippert and Pivoda were released and will appear in North Greenbush Town Court.